Which of the following statements regarding the Spanish-American War is FALSE?
A. More than 5,000 U.S. soldiers died from disease during the war.
B. U.S. Army soldiers were well-equipped and supplied.
C. The war lasted only a few months, with fewer than 500 American battle casualties.
D. Most Americans shared the opinion that it was a "splendid little war."
E. Cuban rebels did most of the fighting even after the Americans joined in the war.
Answer: B
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